Level 2 Wood Technology
Course Description
Head of Faculty/Teacher in Charge: Mr J. Sopers.
This course is designed to give students a wide range of practical skills and knowledge in the hard materials workshop. Kaiapoi High School has very well-equipped workshops enabling students to get a very good jumpstart in the use of all this equipment.
During this course the students will be working on a number of practical projects and will be introduced to a large variety of hand tools and portable power tools.
There is a huge emphasis on safety and the students will not be starting in the workshop until they have completed the first two stages of Unit Standard 31812, "L-2 Project".
Students will also have the opportunity to be involved in the Gateway program which will enable them to go out on work experience in a range of different trades from joinery, cabinet making, building, or any trade they choose to try. This will involve them being out of school one day a week.
Course Overview
What is taught in courses varies from year to year. This course could include:
- Use of hand tools
- Use of portable power tools
- Safety practices in the workshop
- Collaborating with stakeholders in project construction
- Self-management
- Measuring and marking techniques
- Cutting and shaping wood
- Sanding and finishing wood surfaces
- Assembling wood joints
- Using machinery
Recommended Prior Learning
There are no pre-requisites; open entry for all.
Pathway
This course will set students up to go to a pre-trade course at ARA, or they may even be lucky enough to get into an apprenticeship straight from school.
Assessment Information
Students will also be working through a number of Unit Standard booklets which will involve both practical and theoretical work. Each student will be expected to hand in the worksheets on time for marking to ensure they do not get behind during the course.Credit Information
You will be assessed in this course through all or a selection of the standards listed below.
External
NZQA Info
Read and interpret plans, working drawings and specifications for BCATS projects
NZQA Info
Demonstrate knowledge of and use fixed machinery in the construction of BCATS projects
NZQA Info
Demonstrate knowledge of and create sketches and drawings for BCATS projects
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Demonstrate knowledge of timber and other construction materials used in BCATS projects
NZQA Info
Complete a BCATS project
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Carpenter, Cabinet Maker, Joiner, Product Assembler, Furniture Finisher, Building and Construction Manager, Exhibition and Collections Technician, Building and Construction Labourer, Boat Builder, Naval Architect, Fabrication Engineer, Building Contractor,
Disclaimer
Please note that courses will go ahead only if student numbers, staffing, and timetabling allow it. Where a subject is oversubscribed, and there are insufficient numbers or resources to create an extra class, a ballot system may be applied.
Costs
The Board of Trustees has again asked to opt into the Ministry of Education donation scheme. Doing so resulted in the ability to waive student fee donations. Kaiapoi High School aims to deliver quality educational courses over and above those that which is funded by the Ministry. It is likely the School will opt into the donation scheme for 2025, however parental contribution for the costs of trips and activities where participation is optional, and/or components not covered by the Government grant, may be requested. We appreciate the financial support our families make to the School.